Anecdotes

According to Forbes magazine, Sandler was the second highest earning actor, along with Leonardo DiCaprio, earning $37 million from 2011-2012.

His beloved dog, Meatball, who also has a section on Adam's official website with photos and videos, passed away due to a heart attack, at 4 years old. He was the son of Mr. Beefy, the talking dog in Le petit Nicky (2000). Meatball was best "man" at Sandler's wedding and was dressed in a tux, with a yarmulke on his head [January 27, 2004].

Sandler revealed in 2010 during an interview on Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) that he and Chris Farley were fired from Saturday Night Live (1975) in 1995.

He was originally set to play taxi driver Max in Collatéral (2004), opposite Tom Cruise, but he backed out to work on Spanglish: J'en perds mon latin! (2004). Jamie Foxx was cast in Collatéral (2004) instead. Jamie Foxx went on to be nominated for an Academy Award for the role.

He often has big name casts in his movies. This is arguably due to the high box office of his movies and the fact that he is generally known to be a nice, friendly man to work with.

Enjoys filming at locations near a gym so he can play basketball on his breaks. He plays once or twice a day.

Is a huge fan of Van Halen, The Police and Styx. There is usually a reference or song in his movies.

He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6262 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on February 1, 2011. At the ceremony were his wife, Jackie Sandler, their daughters Sadie and Sunny, Henry Winkler and Kevin James.

Purchased Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell's Hollywood home after his wife Jackie Sandler fell in love with the place during a New Year's Eve party there (her best friend is Erinn Bartlett, Goldie's daughter-in-law). (2004)

His production company, Happy Madison, is named after two of his films, Happy Gilmore (1996) and Billy Madison (1995).

Was considered for the role of Willy Wonka in Charlie et la chocolaterie (2005), which went to Johnny Depp.

In 2007, Forbes magazine estimated his earnings for the year at $30 million.

Chris Rock dedicated Chris Rock: Never Scared (2004), the recording of a stand-up performance he did at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., to the memory of three people: his father, Julius Rock; Monteria Ivey, comic radio personality and TV announcer; and Stan Sandler, Adam's father.

Became a father for the first time at age 39 when his wife Jackie Sandler gave birth to their daughter Sadie Madison Sandler on May 6, 2006.

Has starred alongside Drew Barrymore in three movies: Le chanteur de noces (1998), Les 50 premiers rendez-vous (2004) and Famille recomposée (2014).

Father was an electrician. His brother is an attorney. One sister is a dentist; the other sister is a waitress.

His comedy album "Stan and Judy's Kid" set a record for most albums sold by a comedy album in its first week. It debuted at #16 on the Billboard charts. All three of his previous comedy albums have gone platinum.

Good friends with comedians Chris Rock, Norm MacDonald, David Spade, Steven Brill, Chris Farley and Rob Schneider.

According to Forbes magazine, for each dollar he got paid, his movies averaged $9 of gross income. (septembre 2007)

Extended his deal with Netflix by four films to eight films total.

His favorite cartoon character is Bob l'éponge (1999).

Became a father for the second time at age 42 when his wife Jackie Sandler gave birth to their daughter Sunny Madeline Sandler on November 2, 2008.

Owns a white and tan English bulldog named Motzaball.

Former roommate of writer/director/producer Judd Apatow during his time on Saturday Night Live (1975).

Grew up in Manchester, New Hampshire after moving there when he was five years old.

Spoke at Manchester Central High School's 2003 graduation, the same school he graduated from. His nephew was one of three Valedictorians that year.

Is a huge fan of professional wrestling, and most of his self-written films have references to professional wrestling in them (the principal in Billy Madison (1995), Captain Insano in Le porteur d'eau (1998), Chief Jay Strongbow's sleeper hold in Drôle de père (1999), mind-wrestling and Tom Lister Jr. - a.k.a. the WWF's Zeus - in Le petit Nicky (2000), etc). Sandler even appeared on WWF SmackDown! (1999) to promote Le petit Nicky (2000). Kevin Nash, Bill Goldberg, Steve Austin; all professional wrestlers, appeared in Adam's recent film, Le dernier essai (2005). Wrestler/producer Anthony Begonia almost appeared in Les 50 premiers rendez-vous (2004) as an ukulele player.

Attended and graduated from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts (1991).

Has starred alongside Jennifer Aniston in two movies: Méchant menteur (2011) and Meurtre et mystère (2019). She was a guest at his wedding to Jackie Sandler in 2003. He gave speeches in her honor at her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony in 2012 and at The E! People's Choice Awards (2019) where he presented her with the People's Icon Award.

The longest he has gone without a Razzie nomination is five years, between Huit nuits folles d'Adam Sandler (2002)/M. Deeds (2002) and Je vous déclare Chuck et Larry (2007).

Has Russian Jewish ancestry.

Announced engagement to longtime girlfriend, model/actress Jackie Sandler. (juin 2002)

Friends with Kathy Bates, Kevin James, Bob Barker and Tom Cruise.

Formed his production company, Happy Madison Productions, which is behind most of his films.

Often casts his friends in his movies, like Kevin James, David Spade, Rob Schneider, Chris Rock, Allen Covert, Peter Dante, Blake Clark, Jonathan Loughran and others.

Knows both English and Hebrew.

In 2004, he performed at the RNC (Republican National Committee) convention.

Has homes in Pacific Palisades, Malibu and La Quinta, California, and Highland Beach, Florida.

Has worked with director Frank Coraci four times: Le chanteur de noces (1998), Le porteur d'eau (1998), Clic (2006) and Famille recomposée (2014).

Currently resides in New York City and Los Angeles, California.

In 1988, he was hired as a repertory player for MTV's TV-trivia game show Remote Control (1987).

Is a major fan of the New York Mets.

Was parodied by Jimmy Fallon on Saturday Night Live (1975). (1995)

Was originally cast for a role in the black comedy Mauvaise conduite (1998).

Ranked #24 on Premiere magazine's 2006 "Power 50" list. Had ranked #24 in 2005 as well.

Was a Resident Advisor in Brittany Hall during his time at New York University.

Son of Stan Sandler and Judith Sandler.

Ranked #35 in Premiere magazine's 2003 annual Power 100 List. Had ranked #43 the previous two years.

Father of daughters Sadie Sandler and Sunny Sandler.

Attended WWE's WrestleMania 21 (2005). (avril 2005)